PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Rockford, IL
Listed compensation
$150–$200 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Mercyhealth has an exciting PRN CRNA opportunity to join our excellent Anesthesia team in Rockford, Illinois.
Opportunity
Highly competitive compensation: $150 - $200 hourly
EPIC EMR
- Vast multi-specialty referral sources
- 501c3 non-for-profit
Qualifications
- Training from a CRNA program
- Skilled at providing exceptional care
- The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team
About Mercyhealth
Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Over 950+ partnered providers and 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.
With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!
About the Community
Rockford, the third-largest city in Illinois, has long been an industrial hub with a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities.
Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center.
With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers.
- Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
- Known for: The Rock River, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city’s rich history in manufacturing
History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the “City of Gardens.”
Learn More
- Anderson Japanese Gardens
- Rockford History Tour
- Rockford: The City of Gardens
- Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage
- Rock River Adventures
- Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
- Provider Recruiter
- Mercyhealth
- 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org
Pay Range
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA Options
- Generous, accruing paid time off
- Paid Parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Well-being Programs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Demand Pay
- Financial Education
- Annual recognition/awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community Service/improvement Opportunities
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
- One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Key Responsibilities
The CRNA will provide exceptional anesthesia care as part of a multi-specialty team. They are expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues and utilize the EPIC EMR system for patient documentation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
CRNA Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Anesthesia median $270k (middle half $270k–$270k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Illinois | 55 active | 891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nurse Anesthesia listings | 98 in the last 30 days | 145 the 30 days before (−32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Anesthesia pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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